CapitalSEDCO Capital, a global asset management and advisory firm focused on Shariah compliance and ESG principles, announced the appointment of Mr. Abdulwahhab Abed as its new Chief Executive Officer. This appointment comes after his successful tenure as Acting CEO, where he showcased strong leadership and consistently delivered outstanding results.
Mr. Abdulwahhab Abed brings over 18 years of professional experience, having held multiple leadership positions, including board memberships in several companies. Within SEDCO Capital, he has taken on various key roles, most recently serving as Chief Business Development Officer. He holds an MBA in Finance from the McCallum Graduate School of Business at Bentley University in the United States, where he also earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting.
SEDCO Capital praised Mr. Abdulwahhab Abed’s efforts during his tenure as Acting CEO, highlighting his strong leadership in navigating the company through a challenging period and reinforcing its position as a leading asset management firm. In its statement, the company noted: “Through his leadership, Mr. Abdulwahhab oversees the execution of investment strategies designed to create sustainable value for clients while maintaining full commitment to Shariah principles and responsible ethical investing”.
The company also highlighted the impressive growth achieved by SEDCO Capital under his leadership across multiple sectors. The number of newly launched investment funds increased by 350%, assets under management grew by 50%, and net profit rose by 72%. Additionally, 24 new investment funds and products were introduced, including 15 real estate investment funds. During this time, SEDCO Capital also rolled out its ambitious three-year strategy and was recognized as a “Best Workplace” for the period from October 2024 to October 2025. The company concluded its statement by expressing strong confidence in Mr. Abdulwahhab Abed’s ability to continue driving success and wished him the best in his new role as CEO.